Ravi Paligaru promoted to Essendon Royals senior men’s squad

Essendon Royals are delighted to announce the promotion of youngster Ravi Paligaru into the senior men’s squad. Paligaru was a stand-out in the Reserves last season, arriving halfway through the 2021 campaign and putting in some impressive performances across 12 games before the competition was eventually cancelled. Those performances have been rewarded with a promotion […]

Essendon Royals sign Will Abbott

Towering defender Will Abbott has signed for Essendon Royals ahead of the 2022 campaign. Arriving from Moreland City, the defender arrives at Cross Keys Reserve with a wealth of knowledge and experience to the club. Having made over 70 appearances in the top-flight of Victorian football, Abbott has represented the likes of Moreland Zebras, Pascoe […]

Former Royal Francesca Iermano reflects on A-League Women’s debut

It’s been a long, winding road to the lights of A-League Women’s football for former Essendon Royals junior Francesca Iermano, but it was worth the wait. Iermano was named in the starting XI for Melbourne Victory and played a big part in its 1-0 win over Western Sydney Wanderers in the A-League Women’s clash on […]

Anthony Ramzy signs for Essendon Royals

Essendon Royals have secured the services of Anthony Ramzy, who arrives at the club from NPL2 outfit FC Bulleen Lions. A mainstay in the various NPL Victoria competitions since their inception, Ramzy has represented Box Hill United, Northcote City, Whittlesea Ranges as well as the Lions. Ramzy, who plays as a wide forward, represents the […]

Essendon Royals MiniRoos Kick-Off Academy Returns

Essendon Royals Soccer Club is delighted to share details of our Term 1 MiniRoos Academy program. In 2022, we are excited to deliver the same great football program for our youngest stars as we look to inspire the next generation of players in a welcoming and fun environment. Essendon Royals MiniRoos Kick-Off Term 1 2022 […]

Former Melbourne Victory player Rachel Alonso signs for Essendon Royals

Former Melbourne Victory A-League Women player Rachel Alonso is a Royal. The Essendon Royals are ecstatic to welcome Alonso to the club, as senior women’s coach Vince Battiato continues to build a squad with fantastic depth and culture ahead of the new season. Alonso, who racked up 13 A-League Women’s appearances between three stints at […]

Jacinta Da Cruz joins Essendon Royals

Jacinta Da Cruz is the latest senior women’s player to arrive at the Royals. The seasoned State League 1 campaigner arrives alongside a fellow former Brunswick City team-mate in Celeste Gallina, and will join Vince Battiato’s senior women’s squad for the Season 2022 campaign. Prior to her time at Brunswick, Da Cruz has enjoyed title […]